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Children and Youth

LITTLE LUTHERAN CRUSADERS - youth in grades 1 - 3
• Provides an opportunity for fellowship and Christian education through fun activities.
• Events are held every other month which include a lesson, games, crafts, and refreshments.
• Events include Fall Festival, Birthday Party for Jesus, Valentine Party, and Easter Egg Hunt.
• Preschoolers are included at certain activities

CRAZY KIDS FOR CHRIST - youth in grades 4 - 6
• Provides an opportunity for fellowship and Christian education through fun activities.
• Events include many field trips to local attractions.
• Events are held monthly. Time and location varies depending on the activity

JUNIOR LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION - Junior LYO – youth in grades 7 - 8
• Provides an opportunity for youth to grow in relationships with others and to grow in their faith through Christian activities.
• Major events include a weekend Confirmation retreat, Northwest Ohio Synod Youth Rally and various concerts and activities throughout the year.
• The "Gathering" (6:00 p.m., first Sunday of every month in the youth room) is a worship/fellowship/prayer time for middle school youth. The "Gathering" is led by members of the high school group, and chaperoned by adults.

SENIOR LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION - Senior LYO – youth in grades 9 - 12
• Provides an opportunity for high school youth to grow in their faith through fellowship, education,
and activities.
• Meetings are held twice a month along with a monthly activity.
• Major events include the annual Northwest Ohio Synod Youth Rally, mission trips, National ELCA Youth Gathering held every three years and also a High Adventure camp.
• The group also attends various concerts and events throughout the year.
• "Your Encounter" (first Sund of every month, check the calendar for time and place) is a worship/fellowship/prayer time for high school youth.

NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL
• Children of the community ages 3 – 5 are welcome.
• Noah’s Ark Preschool is a Christian preschool designed to provide both socialization/self-confidence skill development and basic preschool academic/motor skill development in a loving, caring atmosphere.
• We offer part-time classes, two or three mornings per week during the regular school year.
• Everyday is a major event in fun and learning! We have two programs each year as well as many special events throughout the year.
• Weekly Chapel time celebrating God’s love through Bible Stories, songs, puppets, and prayer.
• Discount tuition is offered to members of Grace Lutheran Church and other area Lutheran Churches.
• Please contact Tricia McElfresh, Director for more information. Call Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at 419-332-1558.